Indonesia · Tomia, Wakatobi
Black Forest (Wakatobi)
Best time to dive
January to December; July to September
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Good - rated 3/5 stars
Safety notes
Very deep wall (to 80m) - narcosis/depth risk beyond recreational limits, technical certification needed for full exploration
Permits & fees
No separate government dive permit documented; diving is within Wakatobi's private marine preserve and guests must sign a resort dive conduct agreement
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Wakatobi Dive Resort
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.